Jalen Hurts is returning to the sphere for the Eagles.
After struggling a concussion within the first quarter in opposition to the Commanders on Dec. 22, the Eagles star quarterback has been cleared to apply on Wednesday forward of their playoff matchup in opposition to the Packers.
Hurts has nonetheless not cleared concussion protocol, though his availability for Wednesday’s apply factors to a powerful chance he can be out there on Sunday.
“Yeah, he’ll be out there today,” coach Nick Sirianni instructed reporters on Wednesday. “We will get you the injury report after practice, and we’ll see how it goes.”
The ultimate step for Hurts to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol is to apply in full and report no signs the subsequent day.
Assuming Hurts will get via with no hiccup and he can be on the market for the Wild Card spherical of the NFL playoffs.
Philadelphia has regarded dominant with Hurts within the lineup, going 12-2 in video games he completed this season and score No. 6 within the NFL in yards per go try and third in yards per stick with it offense throughout Weeks 1-15.
The Eagles host the Packers within the 4 p.m. ET slot on Sunday and opened as 3.5-point favorites, however that line has elevated a bit to 4.5 factors, with the large expectation being that Hurts will go well with up.
ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orvlovsky had some concern surrounding the Eagles star, speculating {that a} lack of apply may actually damage his timing.
“I would be pretty concerned as of right now about Jalen Hurts,” Orvlovsky mentioned on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday. “This is a long time to go without practicing for a quarterback… I’m really interested to see what happens in the next 48 hours.”
With Hurts seemingly energetic, the Eagles waived former Notre Dame quarterback Ian E book on Tuesday.
